Maternity Checklist

It is almost time to have your baby! But before you are off to the hospital, remember to check your bag in advance.

Think about your new baby’s needs…

• Six sleep suits and six cotton pyjamas
• Two woollen cardigans
• One baby sleeping bag
• Two towels
• Five bibs
• One pack of nappies
• One toiletry bag with baby soap, shampoo, bodylotion, cotton wool, baby wipes, bottom cream and hairbrush
• A baby car seat for when you leave the hospital
• Your medical file and family papers
• A watch to monitor feeding times

Think about your needs...

• Three cotton nighties or pyjamas (with easy front opening if you plan to breastfeed)
• Two towels and facecloths
• Disposable mesh panties and very absorbent sanitary pads
• Cooling face spray
• Toiletry bag for your personal care and hairdryer
• Camera (batteries and memorycard!), magazines, books, address book...

If you plan to breastfeed...

• Two breastfeeding bras
• Two milk collection shells and two nipple shields
• Breastfeeding pads and soothing compresses
• One tube of nipple cream for regular use

Have you thought about these items for when you are back at home?

Feeding

• Breast pump with accessories, if you are breast-feeding
• Six feeding bottles with teats for newborns
• Electric or microwave bottle and teat sterilizer
• Bottle warmer
• Milk dispenser
• Bottlebrush
• Bottle drainer
• Isotherm bottle carrier

Everyday essentials

• Baby monitor
• Newborn dummy
• Baby bathtub
• Bath thermometer
• Baby care products: cleansing lotion, saline solution, sterilised compresses, nappies, rash cream, cotton wool
• Medical thermometer
• Nose cleaner
• Hairbrush